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12 July 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Trust and Statistics
The UK Statistics Authority has rebuked politicians for premature, irregular and selective use of statistics. And a recent survey of US and European economies finds that only one in eight adults believe official data are accurate and most feel that statistics are subject to political manipulation or media spin. As many governments need to take difficult decisions, this lack of confidence could make it hard for politicians to carry public opinion. What is being done to improve the integrity of official statistics?
Sir Michael Scholar KCB, Chair of the Statistics Authority

Sponsors:

  • Payments Council

05 July 2010
Evening Meeting - London
Improving infrastructure planning decision-making

As England faces a raft of planning applications for major projects from energy companies and developers, there are doubts about the future of the new Commission charged with taking decisions considered to be vital for the national interest. The intention in establishing this potentially significant and wide-ranging independent body was to depoliticise and speed-up decision making, a long-term priority for many businesses.

Sir Michael Pitt, Chair, Infrastructure Planning Commission

Sponsors:

  • RWE

29 June 2010
Lunch meeting - London
London's future as a financial centre

The recession has significantly changed the world economy’s structure and established centres face a growing challenge from emerging economies of the east. Could London’s poor short-term economic prospects means that it risks being supplanted within 10 years by Shanghai as the world’s second most significant financial centre after New York?

Anthony Browne, Director of Policy for Boris Johnson, London Mayor

Sponsors:

  • Chartered Insurance Institute

25 June 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Financial crises: Learning lessons - avoiding pitfalls

What should the new normal should look like? Should governments accept the rise in their debt or work for a generation to bring it down to pre-crisis levels? How should interest rates with fiscal and other measures prevent future asset price bubbles? How much tighter should banking regulation be? And should countries adopt new measures in tandem?

Adam Posen, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee

Sponsors:

  • Regester Larkin

09 June 2010
Breakfast Meeting - London
Keeping Britain’s lights on: the challenges

Threats to the security of gas and electricity energy supplies are leading both government and opposition to propose radical reforms of Britain's energy market after the election.  Alistair Buchanan will discuss the options in Ofgem's recent report addressing the massive investment needed and also government intervention.  


Alistair Buchanan CBE, Chief Executive, Ofgem

Sponsors:

  • Intellect

25 May 2010
Breakfast Meeting - London
The UK and Europe: What could future changes mean for business?

In the run-up to the election, Conservative divisions over the UK’s relationship with the EU have receded. But Tory eurosceptics’ strength of feeling on this issue and questions about alliances mean this will soon resurface. An outspoken pro-European, Lord Brittan will discuss his analysis and views on the UK/European relationship.

The Rt. Hon. The Lord (Leon) Brittan of Spennithorne QC DL, Former EC Commissioner/Vice President, Vice Chairman, UBS AG Investment Bank

Sponsors:

  • Crop Protection Association

19 May 2010
Evening Meeting - London
Power-sharing latest: A Lib Dem watcher's view
As we witness the machinations of the new politics - discussions on bridge-building, internal party divisions and struggles between the new and old political orders - this leading Lib Dem blogger, will share his insights on the latest developments from a Lib Dem viewpoint.
Stephen Tall, Editor of Liberal Democrat Voice

Sponsors:

  • Intellect

26 April 2010
Evening Meeting - London
A hung parliament: what can we expect?

Recent polls suggest the country could be heading for a hung parliament. The threat of sustained political uncertainty and lack of clear leadership is compounding the market's existing worries about the UK's weak fiscal position and struggling economy. According to leading expert, Robert Hazell, success depends on dropping our majoritarian mindset and learning a different political game.

Professor Robert Hazell CBE, Author: Making Minority Government Work, Director, Constitution Unit, University College London

Sponsors:

  • Mandate Communications

12 April 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Government reforms

Described as "The Mandarins' Revenge", this new BGI report reads like a charge sheet against politicians with examples of bad government, legislative foul-ups, slights to civil servants and the high handedness of political advisers. Join us to hear the Sir Christopher’s proposals for properly considered institutional reform.


Sir Christopher Foster, Chairman, Better Government Initiative (BGI), Adviser to Labour & Conservative governments

Sponsors:

  • Intellect

22 March 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Election 2010: Analysis and insight

Polls reveal that voters have deserted Labour but are not convinced by the Conservatives. Is public opinion primarily down to demography, geography and social class or will politics be the main influence? And what is the likelihood of a hung parliament? 


Peter Kellner, President, YouGov

Sponsors:

  • Crop Protection Association

10 March 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Digital Britain: Broadband future

Fast broadband internet access is critical if the UK is to diversify its industrial base and to power an expanding economy.  To achieve this the government's Digital Britain proposal aims to exploit next-generation changes in fixed and mobile networks. Discuss the latest developments in delivering this policy.


Ed Richards, Chief Executive, OFCOM

Sponsors:

  • Intellect

24 February 2010
Breakfast Meeting - London
Competition, Regulation and Self-Regulation

Recent financial crises and severe recession raise questions about how competitive markets can deliver economic stability and security.  Calls are growing for a new regulatory regime recognising the changing global order.  Mistrust is contagious, extending beyond financial services.  Clearly there is a need for major change but are we in danger of over-reaction? 


John Fingleton, Chief Executive, Office of Fair Trading

Sponsors:

  • Office of Fair Trading

10 February 2010
Breakfast Meeting - London
Women Lead the Way?

The former ambassador to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will share with us her recent research and views on how more women in leadership is both good business and smart politics and that real change starts to happen when women's representation at the top reaches 30%.


Honourable Linda Tarr-Whelan, Former US Ambassador to the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Sponsors:

  • Government Equalities Office
  • Opportunity Now

28 January 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Is regulation enough?
Mark Hoban MP, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury

Sponsors:

  • Accenture

21 January 2010
Breakfast Meeting - London
Skills for a changing world
Chris Humphries CBE, Chief Executive, UK Commission for Employment and Skills

Sponsors:

  • Chartered Insurance Institute

14 January 2010
Lunch Meeting - London
Carbon budgets: Are they bold enough? Are businesses getting enough support?
Tim Yeo MP, Chairman of the Environmental Audit House of Commons Select Committee

Sponsors:

  • UK Business Council for Sustainable Energy

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